Just an Idea

**filman** · 28th December 05, 08:17 PM

great idea I'll buy one, that way when i make my next kilt it will look better.

**chasem** · 28th December 05, 10:46 PM

I'd like to see this as well. There are a few things that have had me confused when following Barb's book, that would be much easier to understand in video, or even some stills. I'd enjoy this as well

**Sherry** · 28th December 05, 10:49 PM

Richard! You're a genius! I'm so glad we're in the same clan.

**Jewddha** · 28th December 05, 10:51 PM

Once the material has been set down in text, and if one had the proper tools (digital camera, video-recorder, necessary software), I imagine it would be a fairly straightforward process to make a DVD.

**The Wizard of BC** · 29th December 05, 12:24 AM

The book is complete, in my head. the problem is that I write like I talk, in short, clipped, sentences.
I also talk like an engineer.
I have the entire outline, Quite a few photos, All the charts and forms, and much of the wording.
I have Jewddah working to see if he can put some of my thoughts into a readable form. My wife and I work on the book about three to four hours a week.

We are still planning to get the draft to Barb Tewksbury in early to mid spring.

**Jerry** · 29th December 05, 10:50 AM

I'd buy a DVD also as long as it is competitively priced. I would like to see both contemporary and traditional styled kilts covered though. Maybe one of the traditional kiltmakers could team up with Steve on this one.

**Jewddha** · 29th December 05, 04:56 PM

Jerry, maybe try and convince Barb to put her book to DVD.

**richardljohnson** · 29th December 05, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by Jewddha

Jerry, maybe try and convince Barb to put her book to DVD.

This was one of my thoughts when I made the suggestion. This is not to rule out Jimmy, Rocky or anyone else makeing their own version with their techniques.

While I don't believe everyone will want to make their own kilt, traditional, contempory, sport or utility kilt. Home kilt makers will I believe profit from the knowledge. Having around 9 sport kilts and 4 (soon to be 7) semi-traditional (machine made) and 8 camo kilts in the closet I know I don't have the patience for a hand sewn 'tank'. I will also continue to purchase kilts to 'feed the fix' but there is something about wearing a product of your own sweat and sewing.

I also haved learned from my mistakes when I make a kilt BUT it would be nice to get some tips. Sometimes you just need to SEE something done.

Richard-

**Jewddha** · 29th December 05, 06:37 PM

I only proposed Barb as she has a book already, and it may be easier to adapt into DVD form.

**Sherry** · 30th December 05, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by richardljohnson

... but there is something about wearing a product of your own sweat and sewing.

Wow, I've done some demanding sewing, but I don't think I've ever sweated over it. Being the Southern lady that I am, I glow rather than sweat (but you knew that). ;)

... Sometimes you just need to SEE something done.

Richard-

Too true!